Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 114-113. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.